This occupation employs 118,400 people now, and is projected to grow to 113,700 over the next 10 years — an increase of -4,700 jobs (+-4%).
There are 7,800 occupational openings annually. This is due to a projected -470 jobs created from growth and 8,200 separations (people leaving). Within the profession, 3,300 people are expected to retire and 4,900 are expected to switch occupations.